Mixing a heartwarming collection of meaningful ballads and powerful melodies, Seal has done it again with his newest album entitled Commitment.
The musical veteran, already on his seventh full-length album, hails from the United Kingdom where he is no stranger to the pinnacle of success.
With two albums having hit the No. 1 spot on several different charts, Seal attempts to repeat his previous achievements with Commitment. This album follows up the 2008 release, Soul, which also hit the Top 20 list on the ARIA charts.
For fans of classic Seal, this album is a real treat. Holding a tight grip to his old, soothing and sensual style while touching on some new areas of soul, Seal's most recent release pours out emotions onto those who choose to give it a listen.
With deep and meaningful lyrics combined with flowing and soulful instrumentals, Seal creates a beautiful harmony of music, which is nothing less than expected from such a musician.
Notable album songs include "Silence," "Big Time" and "Secret." The track "If I'm Any Closer" opens the album with a great intro that helps to build momentum for the rest of the disk.
"Secret" is a soft song filled with sweet emotion written for his wife, Heidi Klum. Adversely, "Big Time" is a change of pace from many of the album's other tracks. With a more upbeat feel, it's packed with rhythm and really makes you move.
"Silence" serves as a return to the slower feeling but still brings the same level of emotion and heart-felt lyrics that Seal is already so famous for.
So dim the lights, pour the wine and light the candles because Seal is back at it again. Even those who aren't Seal fans, the album is most certainly worth a listen, even if it doesn't have "Kissed by a Rose."
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Photo: Album covers courtesy of Island Records, The Avalanches, Warner Bros. Records, 88rising Records, Smithsonian Folkway Recordings and Numero Group
